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Former Member
4 years agoNeed a better way to lock 1Password 8 on Windows
In 1Password 7, the database would lock if simply closed the main window. I believe there was also a more prominent lock button (could be wrong, can't go back and look at it now). In 1Password 8, the...
ag_mike_d
1Password Team
4 years agoHello @windexlight,
Thanks for your message and feedback. The lock functionality between 1Password 8 and version 7 are similar in the settings you've mentioned, but each version does not automatically lock by closing the app's main window. In order to lock the 1Password 8 (and 7), the idle time set, must be reached, the app manually locked, or when the app is completely terminated. Of note, you can also lock 1Password 8 by right clicking the icon in the system tray.
A combination of setting the Lock after the computer is idle for 1 minute and enabling Lock when computer locks and ensuring you lock your device when stepping away is the best recommendation here:
* How to set 1Password to lock automatically
You are correct that there was a lock button that appears in the upper right corner of the main UI of 1Password 7. I can see where the return of this feature could be useful and I've submitted your thoughts for the Product team. 👍
Please let us know if you have any further questions or concerns.
ref: IDEA-I-1656